THINK About It
If you're trying to talk to your friend and your friend looks away, what might you THINK?
They're not listening
How would you FEEL if everyone laughed at you like they did to the big bird?
Hurt, embarrassed, upset
You feel left out at lunch. What's one thing you can DO?
Ask to join or sit with someone new, tell your friends you want to hang out with them
What was the main problem in For the Birds?
The little birds did not want to include the big bird
The big bird smiles even when the small birds are ignoring him - what might he be thinking?
Maybe he still wants to be friendly
If you were one of the little birds, how would you FEEL after the wire snapped?
Embarrassed, regretful, surprised
The big bird still wanted friends - what could he DO differently?
Introduce himself calmly, find other birds to be friends with
What did the little birds learn at the end?
If you're unkind, it can backfire
Someone copies your ideas when working with a group. What is one thing you might be thinking?
That's not fair
That's not nice
Why would they do that?
Your classmate joins your group without saying hello. How might that make you FEEL?
Confused, awkward
If someone ignores you, what's a calm way to handle it?
Ask to talk later, ask if something is wrong, find some of your other friends
What could the big bird have done when he noticed the little birds were annoyed?
Given the little birds space, waited, said hi differently
What could you think to keep yourself feeling calm if someone interrupts you?
Maybe they're excited to share. I'll wait until they're done
That's not very nice but maybe they can't help it. I'll be patient
Name two physical clues that show someone is upset
Tense shoulders, frown, quiet voice, crossed arms
What is something you can DO when you start to feel frustrated in a conversation?
Take a breath, count to five, ask for a turn to speak, excuse yourself from the conversation
Why is it important to notice how you feel before reacting?
It helps you make a better choice, helps you respond in a better way, helps you have control over your actions